Hi Gang, Thought I would get a little dicsussion going for those of us who want a 2013 or 2014 335i.

The more and more I think... could the new 320i be a taste of what 2014 may bring?

Wouldn't it be neat if all these lines were condensed to ONE option? Sport, Luxury, Modern. One click of the button to ADD a feature to a base car?

I'd love a 335i again with the sports pack from the 320i. If I wasn't about speed in any capacity I would order a 320i and just enjoy the style and look of the car.

The sport seats have no stitching. You get an M wheel and shifter on manual transmission cars. Black headliner, and the M suspension. All with the look of the 3's regular bumpers. ANd Burl Wood!

TOO bad the sportline wouldn't just add Burl wood and black stitching. They would have a customer.

So... what do you think. Will the lines exist in September? ANy bets or educated guesses based on friends in the business?

No clue!

Just a side point on how different strokes for different folks. I personally did not want wood anything in my car and I hated the look of the saddle brown leather. There was a car on the lot (black) that I loved the color but could not live with the interior (brown saddle or whatever and luxury model).

So I went with the melborne red sports with black seats and the aluminum/silver even though it had a few options I didn't care about much (power rear shade...).

I find it interesting that something I may think looks horrible, others think is gorgeous and cant live without. Talk about totally different tastes.

Just a side point on how different strokes for different folks. I personally did not want wood anything in my car and I hated the look of the saddle brown leather. There was a car on the lot (black) that I loved the color but could not live with the interior (brown saddle or whatever and luxury model).

So I went with the melborne red sports with black seats and the aluminum/silver even though it had a few options I didn't care about much (power rear shade...).

I find it interesting that something I may think looks horrible, others think is gorgeous and cant live without. Talk about totally different tastes.

I agree... i am finding more and more friends think wood is old fashioned. Maybe I am too. 6 speed manual, wood interior. I am trying to recapture a car I had in 2003... that 330i was beautiful.

I had metal trim in a Porsche (actually think it was painted plastic to be exact) BUt it worked for that car.

BMW's to me are stately. This new 335i is a winner if you can decide on a Line which I still struggle to do.

M Sport is the closest I get, but then I question if I want an M look. But all have their charm I guess.

I agree... i am finding more and more friends think wood is old fashioned.

I do think wood is old-fashioned the burl from my E46 and poplar from my E90 dont fit my tastes anymore. I almost went with the aluminum trim until I saw the anthracite in a 535. The anthracite is still wood - but its the best looking wood trim BMW makes.

Just a side point on how different strokes for different folks. I personally did not want wood anything in my car and I hated the look of the saddle brown leather. There was a car on the lot (black) that I loved the color but could not live with the interior (brown saddle or whatever and luxury model).

So I went with the melborne red sports with black seats and the aluminum/silver even though it had a few options I didn't care about much (power rear shade...).

I find it interesting that something I may think looks horrible, others think is gorgeous and cant live without. Talk about totally different tastes.

I'm with you on this. I hate wood in a car it just do not belong, especially a sport sedan. I find it hard to see why would someone want sport package and then brown and wood interior!!

I personally think BMW did a really good job with the lines and the options that were offered when I was building my car was perfect.

I'm not sure I would be a fan of the red trim... But with the red exterior and stitching, it fits nicely.

Before I ordered mine I didn't like the red trim from the few pics that was around back then. So I told the sales guy I want to wait till Feb 2012 when they get some in the showroom I would come check it out and make my final decision on options. I saw the red trim and loved it with the black interior. It looks nothing like it does in pics.

Before I ordered mine I didn't like the red trim from the few pics that was around back then. So I told the sales guy I want to wait till Feb 2012 when they get some in the showroom I would come check it out and make my final decision on options. I saw the red trim and loved it with the black interior. It looks nothing like it does in pics.

I saw the red trim in person as well. I didn't like it that much - personal preference.

"The sport seats have no stitching. You get an M wheel and shifter on manual transmission cars. Black headliner, and the M suspension. All with the look of the 3's regular bumpers."

Totally agree the Sport Pack and the Base Line facia is the best combination.

I am suprised that I have not seen more discussion about the filler line on the Luxury, Modern, and Sport Line bumpers. I guess most don't really mind it. I really don't like it and wish I was getting the base line bumer.

Blue strip makes it look too young. Wood reduces the cheap interior feeling and bring elegance to it. The burl walnut is fine but I wish they offered the anthracite for M sport.

Interesting... The consensus is the anthracite is more desirable the burl. I need to really see this anthracite I guess. Sportline essentially would just need a new steering wheel and it would be free of the red stitching...

Love my m-sport with tan and wood (and black headliner and mats). Exact car I didn't order 10 years ago when I took what they had on hand on the lot. Now if they could just do something about the steering and release the PPk I should be all set.

Interesting... The consensus is the anthracite is more desirable the burl. I need to really see this anthracite I guess. Sportline essentially would just need a new steering wheel and it would be free of the red stitching...

NO question. I had Burl in my E46 and anthracite now in my F30 - its not even comparable. I think metal/alum trims look decent too but for me personally, they look a little cheaper. I agree wood looks older fashioned - but the anthracite strikes a nice balance.